Canon T7 vs Pentax WG-3
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Canon T7 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 475g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
- Released February 2018
- Additionally Known as EOS 2000D
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Launched July 2013
Canon T7 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon T7 versus Pentax WG-3, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the T7 (24MP) and WG-3 (16MP) and the T7 (APS-C) and WG-3 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe T7 was introduced 4 years after the WG-3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon T7 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-3 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the T7 scores vs the WG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon T7 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel T7 & Pentax WG-3. The whole galleries are available at Canon T7 Gallery & Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Pentax WG-3
T7 | WG-3 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | July 2013 | More modern by 57 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Canon T7
WG-3 | T7 |
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Common features in the Canon T7 and Pentax WG-3
T7 | WG-3 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon T7 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon T7 comes with external measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has measurements of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Canon T7 versus Pentax WG-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the T7 against the WG-3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the T7 and WG-3 is 68 and 90 respectively.
Canon T7 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the T7 and WG-3.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The T7 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon T7 will offer more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer T7 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon T7 vs Pentax WG-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon T7 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T7 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS Rebel T7 | Pentax WG-3 |
Also referred to as | EOS 2000D | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Waterproof |
Released | 2018-02-26 | 2013-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 326 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.20 m (at ISO 100) | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 475 gr (1.05 lbs) | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1009 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | 240 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E10 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $390 | $300 |